St. Louis Blues' Patrik Berglund knocks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Nathan Beaulieu off of the puck in the first period at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis. File photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo

The Buffalo Sabres acquired defenseman Nathan Beaulieu from the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.

Beaulieu, a first-round pick (17th overall) in 2011, was drafted by the Canadiens after four seasons in the QMJHL with the Saint John Sea Dogs that included a Memorial Cup championship in 2011 and QMJHL titles in 2011 and 2012.

The native of Strathroy, Ontario, won a bronze medal while representing Canada at the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championship.